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|manufacturer=Tektronix
|series=11800-series scopes
|type=SD-20
|summary=10 GHz Loop-through Sampling Head
|image=Tek sd-20.jpg
|caption=Tektronix SD-20 Sampling Head
|introduced=1989
|discontinued=(?)
|designers=
|manuals=
* [[Media:070-7531-02.pdf|Tektronix SD-20 User Manual]]
* [https://w140.com/72nd_ARFTG_Conference_CD.pdf 2008 Harper, Ridler, and Salter Paper Discussing TDR with SD-20]
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The '''Tektronix SD-20 Loopthrough Sampling Head''' is a single-channel, 20 GHz loop-through sampling head designed for low-loss testing in applications such as microwave systems research and development, digital device characterization and high-speed digital communications circuit design.
Like the older [[S-6]], the SD-20 is non-terminated and routes the signal of interest directly through the sampling head without the need of a power divider, thus keeping losses to a minimum. The SD-20 can also be used for customized TDR measurements of transmission lines and controlled impedance devices. An external signal generator may be used, instead of the [[SD-24]] step generator, to tailor the TDR stimulus to fit a particular situation. For instance, slower slew rates or higher amplitude may be utilized, or one may perform half-sine or impulse testing.  In digital communications, the SD-20 is useful for viewing and triggering on the clock signal without the use of a power divider.
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{{Spec | Rise time | 17.5 ps }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth | 20 GHz typ. }}
{{Spec | Noise | typically 750 µV<sub>RMS</sub>, 1.2 mV<sub>RMS</sub> max. (350 µV typ./550 µV max. with smoothing) }}
{{Spec | Max. input | 1.0 V<sub>p-p</sub> signal, 1.6 V<sub>p-p</sub> (AC+Offset) operating, ±3 V non-destructive }}
{{Spec | Sampling rate | 100 Hz - 200 kHz }}
{{Spec | Signal connections | 50 Ω [[3.5 mm connector]]s }}
{{EndSpecs}}
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[[Category:11800 series sampling plugins]]

Latest revision as of 04:01, 24 October 2023

Tektronix SD-20
10 GHz Loop-through Sampling Head
Tektronix SD-20 Sampling Head

Compatible with 11800-series scopes

Produced from 1989 to (?)

Manuals
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix SD-20 Loopthrough Sampling Head is a single-channel, 20 GHz loop-through sampling head designed for low-loss testing in applications such as microwave systems research and development, digital device characterization and high-speed digital communications circuit design.

Like the older S-6, the SD-20 is non-terminated and routes the signal of interest directly through the sampling head without the need of a power divider, thus keeping losses to a minimum. The SD-20 can also be used for customized TDR measurements of transmission lines and controlled impedance devices. An external signal generator may be used, instead of the SD-24 step generator, to tailor the TDR stimulus to fit a particular situation. For instance, slower slew rates or higher amplitude may be utilized, or one may perform half-sine or impulse testing. In digital communications, the SD-20 is useful for viewing and triggering on the clock signal without the use of a power divider.

Key Specifications

Rise time 17.5 ps
Bandwidth 20 GHz typ.
Noise typically 750 µVRMS, 1.2 mVRMS max. (350 µV typ./550 µV max. with smoothing)
Max. input 1.0 Vp-p signal, 1.6 Vp-p (AC+Offset) operating, ±3 V non-destructive
Sampling rate 100 Hz - 200 kHz
Signal connections 50 Ω 3.5 mm connectors

Pictures